Coveris, a prominent European packaging manufacturer, has achieved the RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification at Level 2 for three of its sites. This accomplishment further underscores the company’s dedication to transparency and circularity in plastic packaging.
The RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification acknowledges effective systems that enable precise documentation and tracking of recycled plastics throughout the production process—right from verified waste origin to finished products. This certification offers independent validation that recycled materials are ethically sourced, accurately traced within the supply chain, and incorporated at specified percentages, thereby facilitating trustworthy product claims.
The newly certified facilities, which provide primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for sectors including food and drink packaging, pet food, home and personal care, and transit, are located in Firminy and Montfaucon in France, as well as Louth in the United Kingdom. Each site has fulfilled the rigorous requirements of the RecyClass audit process, demonstrating compliance with EN 15343 and ISO 22095 standards.
The RecyClass Traceability Certification is granted by RecyClass, a collaborative European initiative that establishes recognized standards for plastic recyclability and recycled content, thereby promoting tangible advancements toward a more circular plastics economy.
Reflecting on this achievement, Nikolaus Wolfram, Chief Operating Officer at Coveris, stated: “This marks another important step in confirming the transparency and high standards we apply to the use of recycled materials. With four of our sites now holding RecyClass certifications, we are demonstrating that our use of recycled material supports quality, traceability and accountability across our supply chain. These achievements reinforce our position as an industry leader in high performance flexible packaging with recycled content and support our ambition to help close the loop in plastic packaging, aligned with our No Waste sustainability strategy.”
Furthermore, Sarah Willis, Quality Improvement Manager at Coveris, noted: “Achieving three further RecyClass certifications across our sites in France and the UK clearly demonstrates our commitment to integrity, operational excellence and robust quality management. The extensive independent auditing process challenges us to maintain leading processes and drives continuous improvement across our operations. These certifications are a significant achievement and reflect the dedication of our teams to excellence and sustainability.”
These certifications also bolster Coveris’s efforts to comply with the UK Plastic Packaging Tax and the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), addressing the increasing demand for verified transparency and traceability in food and drink sustainable packaging that utilizes recycled content.
After successfully obtaining Level 2 certification for both RecyClass Recycling Process and RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability in 2025, Coveris’ Winsford site in the UK has completed its second-year audits in 2026. This facility consistently met the most stringent audit criteria, fulfilling all required and optional standards, further solidifying Coveris’ commitment to best-practice protocols across its manufacturing network.
